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Is it easy to extend a visa obtained through tourist visa exemption compared to getting a Tourist Visa (TR) for a longer stay in Thailand?

Tourist Visa Visa Exemption Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Types

Mar 24, 2021

5 years ago

Rik ***********

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Is it easy to extend your visa if you came into the country on a tourist visa exemption? Or is it better to get an Tourist Visa (TR) if you planning to stay longer in Thailand? 

Thanks 🙏🏻

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The ease of extending a visa depends on the intended length of stay. A visa exemption allows for 45 days, extendable by an additional 30 days, while a Tourist Visa (TR) permits a 60-day stay, also extendable by 30 days. Thus, for longer stays, obtaining a Tourist Visa may be more beneficial.

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Will ************

Visa exemption gives you 45+30. Tourist visa 60+30.

5 years ago

Will ************

Come in on a tourist visa, do your time in ASQ. Open a Thai bank account, fill it up with the required amount and switch to Non O in Thailand.

5 years ago

Martin ***********

@Will ***********

how can you switch? by going to the immigration?

5 years ago

Phil **********

@Will ***********

Is there other criteria for this method?

5 years ago

Steven ***************

@Will ***********

.provided he actually qualifies for a Non O visa/ext. Eg thai wife,Thai child, over 50, a job here, etc. Plus the finances needed in advance.

5 years ago

Rik ***********

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@Will ***********

Sounds like a plan. Just afraid of not getting a visa anymore if my tourist expires and i have to leave and do the asq again.

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Rik ***********

Will ************

Get an O-A retirement visa in your own country and stay for a year.

5 years ago

Rik ***********

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@Will ***********

Im not that old unfortunately 😂

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Rik ***********

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@Will ***********

What if this expires? Is there a way to get another visa without leaving the country?

5 years ago

Steven ***************

@Rik **********

long term visas are extendable yearly. Eg retirement,spouse, work, family visas.

Tourist visas arent long term visas. Thats why they are called tourist visas.

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Steve *********

That rather depends on HOW long you're hoping to stay ...

5 years ago

Rik ***********

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@Steve ********

As long as possible 🤭

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